[CLUE-Tech] CLUE: DSL - PCISYS

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Richard Knechtel wrote:

> Anyone having better luck with other DSL ISP's ?
> 1) Good uptimes.
> 2) good speed.
> 3) Linux friendly.
> 4) Static IP's.
>
Based upon previous experience, AmericanISP (www.americanisp.net) did a 
fairly good job, but I got tired of having to type so much every time I 
gave out my e-mail address <g> and I had problems with them blocking me 
at certain times of day (they later, after I left, said this was an 
error on the part of their service).  A static IP is part of their 
$18/month price, but they didn't discount if you took a long-term 
contract with them when I used them. One or two of their guys knew 
Linux, or used it at home.

I've also heard good things about frii.net 
(http://www.frii.net/services/qwestdsl.html), but I personally don't 
like their "charge by the megabyte/extra mailbox" pricing policies. 
 IIRC from when I was shopping for a new ISP last year, they don't 
support Linux.

And I've also heard good things about techangle (www.techangle.com) but 
I can't tell from their web page if they still offer DSL service or not, 
but the wireless sounds attractive. I know they use Linux, and they have 
come and talked at CLUE. They (used to?) provide the hosting for CLUE

I guess in final analysis, you pays your money and takes your chances. 
If you choose wrong, it's ONLY $30 to Qwest to change providers <g>.

BOF